Labelexpo India 2024 preview: Lucky Graphics - Packline Machines

Lucky Graphics | Stand: J45
Lucky Graphics, the Indian distributor of Japanese major, Tsukatani, will highlight the company’s signature product, the flexible pinnacle die at Labelexpo 2024.

The other products the company will highlight at Labelexpo are the steel-cutting rules with an emphasis on label rules. It will also showcase its business form tools. These are special tools used for cutting continuous business forms.

A sensation in the seal and label industry in Japan since its launch in 1995, flexible pinnacle dies incorporate Tsukatani’s unique sharpening technologies and enjoy an 80% share of the domestic market, according to the company. Tsukatani does business globally and exports products to 28 countries in Asia, America, Europe and Oceania. 

Rohit Sachdev, chairman of Lucky Graphics, said, “Tsukatani has been in the world market for over seven decades now and our presence in the Indian market for the last 45 years will do justice to the association between the two companies. We look forward to meeting visitors at our stall at Labelexpo.”

Multitec Aids | Stands: F20, G20
At Labelexpo 2024, Multitec will demonstrate its double servo mid-web S2 670-mm nine-colour press running on a 12-micron substrate at 200-m/min. It is put squarely between digital and CI flexo/rotogravure and built on a heavy-duty structure. It is completely vibration-free and incorporates advanced anti-bounce technology. 

The press is made to cater to converters wishing to explore the short-run flexible packaging space for pouches, shrink sleeves and IML, among others. It is equipped with an intelligent and centralised digitised press operation. The S2 includes LED and high-powered UV systems, an extended path in line solvent drying unit, pre-register, auto-register, auto job settings, movable turn bar, and foiling. Converters can print various jobs with soft touch varnishes, foiling, and other value-added features in the flexible packaging space. 

A double servo S2 450-mm eight-colour press will be printing shrink sleeves live at the show. The press includes hybrid LED UV systems, die-cut units, pre-register, auto register, movable turn bar, delamination-relamination units, peal and seal kit, and foiling stations.  

Both presses are capable of printing from 10 microns up to 450 microns at 200 metres per minute with truly impressive registration and ultra-low setup wastage. There will be live demonstrations and presentations on the industry-leading features of the S Series of presses at the 350-sqm stand of Multitec.

Newgen Printronics | Stand: G8
Newgen Printronics will present a range of solutions for labels and flexible packaging from top global brands. Some of them are the Omet flexo press with multi-technology from Italy, Polly Automatic’s solutions for embellishing and converting, Packers' automated die-punching machines from Korea, and Berhalter’s die-cutting systems from Switzerland. 

Each product offers features designed to streamline processes and boost output quality.

DCM’s converting machines for flexible packaging, Heaford’s plate mounters, and Lundberg’s waste-handling systems. Additionally, Rotary Technologies’ complete tooling solutions for narrow web flexo, Alphacure’s UV/IR lamps, and other equipment will be on display.

Nippon Color | Stand: N37
The standout product in the array of offerings which Nippon will display at Labelexpo 2024 is the VD330 digital label die-cutter, debuting at the show. This solution is a technology that encompasses a range of functions. It excels in unwinding, laminating, half-cutting (utilising multiple cutting heads, up to four), matrix removal, slitting, and rewinding/sheeting.

The VD330 digital label die cutter boasts three standout features. The first is an automatic job changeover using artificial intelligence (AI). The CCD camera scans the mark and reads the job number, enabling seamless job transitions without any operator intervention. This feature enhances productivity, allowing digital label printers to offer a complete digital workflow to clients. With no need to wait for dies, label converters can upload the layout file, and the machine starts cutting promptly.

The second feature of note is multiple cutting heads for increased speed and productivity. In contrast to other plotters with a single cutting head, the VD330 provides up to four cutting heads. This is aimed at boosting speed and productivity. The distance between the heads is calculated automatically and adjusted for each job, ensuring optimal performance without manual intervention.

Finally, the die-cutter’s versatile roll-to-roll and roll-to-sheet configuration provides label converters with flexibility. This allows them to adapt their processes based on specific job requirements.

These features optimise operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and offer a solution that meets a variety of production needs.

Packline Machines | Stand: K28
Packline’s star product is the LPM 400 Super automatic label punching machine. The LPM can perform embossing and full-cut operations for any size, and shape of labels, lids, and blanks directly from reel form to accumulate batches. The machine ejects the exact piece counts entered by the operator, maintaining registration accuracy and cutting finish while achieving maximum material utilisation.   

Its web width is around 400-mm, its reel width is 600-mm, and its core diameter is 75-mm. It can be operated on printed and unprinted materials at the speed of 200–350 strokes per minute. 

The company’s fully automatic punching machine can be used on yoghurt lids, beer labels, ice cream cone lids, and juice bottles, among others. It is ideal for single-label pick and place machines. 

The LPM has over 250 installations worldwide.